smokey room

Ambiguous location where long-reaching political decisions are said to be made, such as determining political candidates after a caucus. The term can also be used to suggest political or other improprieties, but almost always has corrupt undertones.

Ted: Can you believe Hillary still won the primary after the record turnout for Obama?

Ralph: Yeah, tell me that decision wasn't made in a smokey room.

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